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All American Steakhouse International

Full service restaurant

Software purchasing at All American Steakhouse International is controlled at the franchisor headquarters in Maryland, where CEO George K. Jones and COO Brock Anderson oversee operations for a compact system of 10 total units. The brand mandates Oracle MICROS for point-of-sale and Intuit QuickBooks for accounting, with additional required systems for location and national websites. With 7 franchised locations and a high average unit volume of $3,166,424, the addressable market is small but premium for vendors targeting full-service steakhouse concepts.

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Total units
10
7 franchised
Franchised outlet growth
+16.667%
Item 20, last two year-ends
AUV
$3.17M
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
4% component; full terms unconfirmed
percentage component
Ad fund
0.5%
percentage component
Initial fee
$45K
per unit
Investment range
$1.53M–$2.61M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing

Ordinary royalty terms

4% component; full terms unconfirmed

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.

Recorded percentage components

These are recorded percentage components. Each has its own base and conditions; the chart does not state the total payment or confirm ad-fund completeness.

1recorded components (FY2026)

Recorded percentage components (FY2026)Ad fund 0.5%. Components use their own filing bases and conditions. Drawn against a 15% reference scale.

15% reference

Ad fund 0.5%

Mandated & recommended tech

The systems vendors compete with

1 technology requirement is recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.

QuickBooksIntuit
Mandatory
AccountingItem 11

21 You also must use general computer software in your business that we designate to assist you in conducting your business. The general software you will need includes readily available programs such as WORD and Excel. None of these items are proprietary to us. We do not provide assistance in obtaining, installing or upgrading these items. All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater Franchise Operations System There may be in the future a required monthly fee to activate the All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater Franchise Operations System (FOS). It will be the company-wide communication system provided by us through the website to enable timely and efficient transfer of information, instruction, training, conferences and overall management and communication purposes with our franchisees. In this event, this program will be provided to you with a user and password access. We reserve the right to alter or eliminate this system and/or to substitute another system or method, if we determine to do so. QuickBooks Accounting Application We require you to use QuickBooks as the accounting application for your franchise. The software is owned and developed by Intuit and is an online service. You must comply with the requirements and standard processes to maintain accurate and up to date accounting records. You will provide monthly and other reports as determined by us, including updating master file records to comply with changes in accounting practices. As with all computer and internet information we have complete access to all of the information at all times. The accounting support we provide includes responses to questions related to the accounting standards and general use of the software. The technical support for the software is provided by the QuickBooks hosting vendor. Surveillance, Music and Alarm Systems Alarm System You are required to install an alarm system approved by us. The keypad should be close to the employee entry door. Surveillance System We require you to install a multi-camera surveillance system in your restaurant as a deterrent to theft, documentation of incidents and monitoring your business. Your system should stream live to your smart phone to monitor operations. We require access to your instore camera system. TV, Audio & Music Systems You must install and use the TVs, audio equipment and music system approved by us and used in accordance with our policies and procedures. It is best, and more cost effective, to have all of these systems purchased, pre-wired and ready for installation during initial construction. Please refer to Item 7 for costs and other information. Our Access to Your Systems In order to maintain high quality standards, we reserve the right to audit and monitor each of our franchisee’s locations at any time through physical or electronic access to all information of your computer systems, POS, FOS, surveillance and website systems and information referenced in this Item 11 and we reserve the right to use this information and data at our discretion, for our benefit and for the benefit of the franchise system as a whole. We have no plans to do so, but may in the future require you to purchase different or other software or hardware. In that event you will receive written notification and be given a reasonable time (not to exceed 60 days) in which to purchase the required software or hardware (Franchise Agreement, Section 11).

IntuitIntuit
AccountingItem 11

21 You also must use general computer software in your business that we designate to assist you in conducting your business. The general software you will need includes readily available programs such as WORD and Excel. None of these items are proprietary to us. We do not provide assistance in obtaining, installing or upgrading these items. All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater Franchise Operations System There may be in the future a required monthly fee to activate the All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater Franchise Operations System (FOS). It will be the company-wide communication system provided by us through the website to enable timely and efficient transfer of information, instruction, training, conferences and overall management and communication purposes with our franchisees. In this event, this program will be provided to you with a user and password access. We reserve the right to alter or eliminate this system and/or to substitute another system or method, if we determine to do so. QuickBooks Accounting Application We require you to use QuickBooks as the accounting application for your franchise. The software is owned and developed by Intuit and is an online service. You must comply with the requirements and standard processes to maintain accurate and up to date accounting records. You will provide monthly and other reports as determined by us, including updating master file records to comply with changes in accounting practices. As with all computer and internet information we have complete access to all of the information at all times. The accounting support we provide includes responses to questions related to the accounting standards and general use of the software. The technical support for the software is provided by the QuickBooks hosting vendor. Surveillance, Music and Alarm Systems Alarm System You are required to install an alarm system approved by us. The keypad should be close to the employee entry door. Surveillance System We require you to install a multi-camera surveillance system in your restaurant as a deterrent to theft, documentation of incidents and monitoring your business. Your system should stream live to your smart phone to monitor operations. We require access to your instore camera system. TV, Audio & Music Systems You must install and use the TVs, audio equipment and music system approved by us and used in accordance with our policies and procedures. It is best, and more cost effective, to have all of these systems purchased, pre-wired and ready for installation during initial construction. Please refer to Item 7 for costs and other information. Our Access to Your Systems In order to maintain high quality standards, we reserve the right to audit and monitor each of our franchisee’s locations at any time through physical or electronic access to all information of your computer systems, POS, FOS, surveillance and website systems and information referenced in this Item 11 and we reserve the right to use this information and data at our discretion, for our benefit and for the benefit of the franchise system as a whole. We have no plans to do so, but may in the future require you to purchase different or other software or hardware. In that event you will receive written notification and be given a reasonable time (not to exceed 60 days) in which to purchase the required software or hardware (Franchise Agreement, Section 11).

Oracle MICROSOracle
POSItem 11

20 to make a reasonable increase the Marketing and Technology Fund fee as a result. You agree to pay the increased fee required by us and you will comply with all specifications and standards prescribed by us from time to time in our operations manual. Media Manager You will have Subscription and Password access (included in your Marketing & Technology Fund Fee) to Downloadable Print and Digital Marketing materials and programs administered and managed by the franchisor for all downloadable newspaper, magazine and direct mail advertising materials and the ability to order television and radio advertisements and bulk advertising materials, as may be made available by us from time to time. There is no cost for downloadable materials, but you must pay the cost of video duplication and for the tagging, printing and shipping of all ordered products. Graphic Designer We will also provide you information on our approved Advertising and Graphic Design Provider. In addition to the materials approved by us pursuant to the Marketing and Technology Fund, you may request the Provider to create advertising materials on your behalf. If you do, you must pay the Provider directly for the total cost of any such materials and the materials must be approved by us prior to being ordered by you. We will decide the amount and nature of all expenditures of the Marketing and Technology Fund and how and where all expenditures are made. In accordance with Section 16 of the Franchise Agreement services provided pursuant to this fund may be deactivated upon a franchisee’s failure to pay the monthly fee in a timely manner and will be reinstated only when payments and penalties are brought current. We do not maintain any other Advertising or Marketing Fund or any Advertising Council or Cooperative of any kind. Point of Sales System The currently required POS system, which may change from time to time, is based on the Micros system and has been programmed to the All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater franchise operations. The Micros POS system will come to you preprogrammed and adapted to your specific location address and phone number. You may talk to the vendor and discuss upgrades (at your cost) if you desire a faster processing speed or other hardware. Technology is rapidly changing so the hardware specified by us may become out of date. The vendor is expected to be very cooperative in satisfying your specific needs. There is a monthly service fee between $200 - $400 per month (per unit) which you will pay to the supplier of our approved software. Depending upon technology development and upgrade requirements, there may be an initial cost required. We require you to pay the monthly fee in order to avoid any future problems with updating costs or services. All of the costs involved in the installation of your POS system and future updates are included in the estimates of your initial investment as described in Item 7. Although we are very satisfied with the current POS system, we do reserve the right to alter or eliminate this system and/or to substitute another system if we determine to do so and you must at that time change to whatever program or system we prescribe at your sole cost and expense. Business Facility Computer System, Programs and Printer In order to be properly serviced by our Franchise Operations System and for word processing, spreadsheets, internet access and general accounting and business operations purposes you must obtain a computer, computer programs, fax and printer to use in your business with the following minimum specifications: Intel Pentium 4 processor of at least 2 GHz speed; Windows Vista Professional or later operating system (or MAC equivalent); 4GB RAM, 300 GB hard drive and a 17 inch monitor; a modem; and, a combination printer/scanner/fax machine. The equipment will cost approximately $950, unless you elect certain upgrades. We do not have any obligation to provide ongoing maintenance, repairs, upgrades or updates of your equipment.

Franchisor behaviours

What the franchisor requires

25 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 6 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.

Accounting

Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You agree to use the “QuickBooks” software we designate (developed by Intuit) for your accounting system.

Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?

Yes

Item 11

As with all computer and internet information we have complete access to all of the information at all times.

Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

within 15 days after the end of each calendar quarter, a profit and loss statement for the All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater restaurant for the immediately preceding calendar month and year-to-date and a balance sheet as of the end of such month;

How the franchisor buys

Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?

Yes

Item 11

The currently required POS system, which may change from time to time, is based on the Micros system and has been programmed to the All American Steakhouse &

How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?

0

Item 8

We derived no revenue or rebates for material consideration from required purchases or leases in 2025.

Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

We may receive rebates from approved suppliers from time to time as part of our purchasing negotiations and auditing services.

Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?

70

Item 8

We estimate that your required purchases will account for 70% to 80% of all purchases and leases necessary to establish the franchised business, and approximately 70% to 80% of all purchases and leases necessary to operate the franchised business after opening.

Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?

Yes

Item 8

We currently approve suppliers upon request submitted upon our “Supplier Approval From” and payment of a supplier approval fee of $1,000.

Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?

Yes

Franchise agreement

If you want to propose a new supplier of All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater Materials or Operating Assets, you agree to submit to us, on our “Supplier Approval Form” and pay us a Supplier Approval Fee of $1,000 at the time you submit the “Supplier Approval Form”, sufficient written information about the…

Communications

Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?

Yes

Franchise agreement

you will notify the telephone company and assign all telephone, facsimile or other numbers and any regular, classified or other telephone directory listings to us or at our direction and/or instruct the telephone company to forward all calls made to your telephone numbers to numbers we specify.

Franchise management

Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You agree to present to your customers such evaluation forms that we periodically prescribe and to participate and/or request your customers to participate in any surveys performed by us or on our behalf.

Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?

Yes

Franchise agreement

We have the right at any time during your business hours to inspect and audit, or cause to be inspected and audited, your (if you are a Business Entity) and the All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater restaurant’s business, bookkeeping and accounting records, purchasing records, advertising and marketing records and…

Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?

Yes

Item 8

We have the right under the Franchise Agreement, to change standards, specifications and procedures applicable to the operation of the Franchise, including those for equipment, furniture, fixtures, signs, products, new techniques, use of new or modified logos, trade names, service marks, new food items, or…

Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?

Yes

Item 11

We will approve the location of your business and provide a territory surrounding the site of your business where we will not place another All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater Franchisee (Franchise Agreement, Section 4).

Marketing

Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?

Yes

Item 11

You are required to spend between $1,500 to $3,000 for opening advertising.

Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You are required to spend 2% of your Monthly Gross Revenue, as defined herein, for local advertising approved by us.

Operations

Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?

Yes

Item 8

You must use products purchased from approved suppliers solely in connection with the operation of your All America Steakhouse restaurant and not for any competitive business purpose.

Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

We reserve the right, under the Franchise Agreement, to require you to purchase certain items from us, our affiliate or an unaffiliated designated supplier.

Payments

Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?

Yes

Franchise agreement

We require you to pay all payments of the License Fee or any other amounts due us under this Agreement to us by electronic funds transfer.

Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?

Yes

Franchise agreement

and services, including direct labor, that you obtain from us, unaffiliated suppliers or others; g. sales, marketing (including but not limited to websites, online advertising, social media marketing or presence, digital marketing and sponsorships), advertising and promotional programs and materials and media used in…

People

Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?

Yes

Item 11

It is mandatory that the majority owner and/or operating partner, general manager, assistant manager, and kitchen manager complete the management training program to our satisfaction.

Point of sale

Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

We currently require you to use the Micros Point of Sale system.

Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?

Yes

Item 11

As with all computer and internet information we have complete access to all of the information at all times.

Training

Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?

Yes

Franchise agreement

We, or our designee, will also provide additional or refresher training programs for you and your employees as we deem appropriate.

Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?

Yes

Item 11

Each person who signs the franchise agreement must attend our 14 day on-site Opening training session and any Conferences scheduled from time to time as we may determine to be necessary, at our company headquarters in Maryland, or at a different location of our choosing.

The filing answers no to 3 questions
  • Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
  • Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
  • Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11

The vendor opportunity at All American Steakhouse

All American Steakhouse International operates a small but high-volume system of 10 restaurants, split between 7 franchised and 3 company-owned locations. The brand posted 16.7% year-over-year unit growth in its latest filing, signaling modest expansion that could open new technology evaluation cycles. Average unit volume sits at $3,166,424, which is strong for the full-service steakhouse segment and suggests franchisees have the revenue base to invest in operational software. For vendors, the total addressable market is limited to those 7 franchised units, but the centralized purchasing structure means a single HQ relationship can unlock the entire system.

Who controls software purchasing

The 2026 FDD lists two executives at the Maryland headquarters: George K. Jones, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Brock Anderson, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President. In a system this size, both individuals are likely directly involved in technology evaluation and approval. There is no CIO, CTO, or VP of Technology named in the filing, so initial outreach should target the CEO and COO. The franchisor mandates several technology systems, confirming that software purchasing authority is held tightly at HQ rather than delegated to franchisees.

Mandated and current tech stack

The FDD Item 11 mandates several specific systems. Oracle MICROS serves as the point-of-sale platform, listed twice in the filing as both "Micros by Oracle Corporation" and "Oracle MICROS by Oracle." For accounting, the brand requires Intuit QuickBooks. The proprietary All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater Franchise Operations System (FOS) is also mandated, covering operational workflows. Additionally, franchisees must use required Location Website, Media Manager, and National Website systems, though the FDD does not name the vendors behind these web and media tools. Any vendor pitching a replacement for Oracle MICROS or QuickBooks faces a deeply embedded incumbent, while those offering complementary tools that integrate with this stack may find a warmer reception.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 of the 2026 FDD provided no extract, so the formal procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier list, or open market—is not disclosed. This gap means vendors should clarify the approval process directly during discovery conversations. On renewals, Item 17 outlines a conditional successor agreement: franchisees in good standing may renew if they remodel or expand to meet current specifications, or relocate to an approved substitute premises. The initial term is 10 years. Combined with the recent unit growth, vendors should monitor new store openings and remodel-triggered renewal events as the most likely moments for technology evaluation.

How to read the All American Steakhouse FDD

The full 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (the franchisor and its executives), Item 11 (the mandated tech stack and obligations), Item 8 (procurement restrictions, though absent here), and Item 17 (renewal and transfer conditions that create switching windows). Cross-reference the executive names and mandated systems listed above against the original filing to confirm they remain current before building your pitch. For a ranked target list of franchise brands matched to your software category, talk to FranCloud.

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.

Questions vendors ask

All American Steakhouse International, answered from the filing

The buying center is led by CEO George K. Jones and COO Brock Anderson, the only executives listed in the 2026 FDD. As a small franchisor with mandated tech, purchasing decisions for system-wide tools are centralized at HQ.
The 2026 FDD mandates Oracle MICROS (Micros by Oracle Corporation) for POS, Intuit QuickBooks for accounting, and the proprietary All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater Franchise Operations System (FOS). Location Website, Media Manager, and National Website systems are also required.
The system has 10 total units: 7 franchised and 3 company-owned. This places it among the smaller full-service restaurant franchises, with a concentrated footprint and no mapped multi-unit operators in our corpus.
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8 provided no extract, so it is unclear whether the franchisor designates specific suppliers, maintains an approved list, or allows open purchasing for non-mandated technology.
The initial franchise term is 10 years. Renewal is contingent on good standing and a required remodel or relocation to current specifications. With 16.7% year-over-year unit growth, new openings may create near-term evaluation windows.
The 2026 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators. You can read the full document in the embedded PDF viewer below to verify mandates, executive contacts, and unit counts directly from the source.
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